A sermon against bribery preach'd July 8, 1695 in the Cathedral-Church of St. Peter in York before the Right Honourable Mr. Justice Nevill and Baron Turton / by Nath. Drake ...
The former of which Propositions is a most approved Truth, confirmed by the joint Suffrages and Experience of all Nations, viz. That the Sovereign Exercise of Justice and impartial Execution of Good Laws, is, (under God) the firmest establishment of a Kingdom,
The former of which Propositions is a most approved Truth, confirmed by the joint Suffrages and Experience of all nations, viz. That the Sovereign Exercise of justice and impartial Execution of Good Laws, is, (under God) the firmest establishment of a Kingdom,
tho' at present he makes no open discernable Breach in the Government, yet as a Secret Enemy, he undermines the main Foundation, he corrupts Justice, the steady Support of the State, and perverteth Truth, the grand Pillar of the Church, and Worm-eats the Planks of that Vessel wherein the Safety of both is embark'd.
though At present he makes no open discernible Breach in the Government, yet as a Secret Enemy, he undermines the main Foundation, he corrupts justice, the steady Support of the State, and perverteth Truth, the grand Pillar of the Church, and Worm-eats the Planks of that Vessel wherein the Safety of both is embarked.
Now at a Season when we have Enemies abroad, that watch all Opportunities to overthrow our Land, it seems more especially necessary that the Government should have an Eye upon these treacherous Miners within, who for love of Money,
Now At a Season when we have Enemies abroad, that watch all Opportunities to overthrow our Land, it seems more especially necessary that the Government should have an Eye upon these treacherous Miners within, who for love of Money,
and has left his Administrators of Justice, the Honourable Judges of this Realm, to stablish the Land by Judgment, to tye those Treacherous Hands that wou'd overturn it,
and has left his Administrators of justice, the Honourable Judges of this Realm, to establish the Land by Judgement, to tie those Treacherous Hands that would overturn it,
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as well the malicious Buyers of a Lye, as the Mercenary Sellers of Truth, who sacrifice Laws and Liberties, Truth and Equity, Church and State to their covetous or malicious Lusts.
as well the malicious Buyers of a Lie, as the Mercenary Sellers of Truth, who sacrifice Laws and Liberties, Truth and Equity, Church and State to their covetous or malicious Lusts.
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Little Adversaries, and low-designing Traytors may be slighted and over-look'd, but it must be a very sleepy or corrupt Government which does not search and examine narrowly into this Old Exchange, which in every Age and Nation, has been set up and manag'd by the Father of Lies and his Agents, to the great Prejudice of Truth, and Obstruction of Justice.
Little Adversaries, and low-designing Traitors may be slighted and overlooked, but it must be a very sleepy or corrupt Government which does not search and examine narrowly into this Old Exchange, which in every Age and nation, has been Set up and managed by the Father of Lies and his Agents, to the great Prejudice of Truth, and Obstruction of justice.
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Now that you may see what bold desperate Attempts may be made with Money, and consequently how that secret Spring of Mischief ought to be guarded, I have at this time pitch'd upon the highest and most daring Instance of Subornation and Bribery, that ever was recorded in History,
Now that you may see what bold desperate Attempts may be made with Money, and consequently how that secret Spring of Mischief ought to be guarded, I have At this time pitched upon the highest and most daring Instance of Subornation and Bribery, that ever was recorded in History,
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Thus the Watch is set, and a massy Stone roll'd to the Door of the Sepulchre, to keep the King of Glory in Chains, and the Lord of Life in the Bands of Death.
Thus the Watch is Set, and a massy Stone rolled to the Door of the Sepulchre, to keep the King of Glory in Chains, and the Lord of Life in the Bans of Death.
not all their Malicious Contrivances, in conjunction with Hell and the Grave, cou'd hold him there, where God had a stronger Guard than these Conspirators,
not all their Malicious Contrivances, in conjunction with Hell and the Grave, could hold him there, where God had a Stronger Guard than these Conspirators,
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and on the Third Day, to the confusion and Astonishment of the Roman Garrison, all the Bands and Bars of Death are broken up, the mighty Blockade removed,
and on the Third Day, to the confusion and Astonishment of the Roman Garrison, all the Bans and Bars of Death Are broken up, the mighty Blockade removed,
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And farther, such was the Power of our Lord's Resurrection, that it not only made the Stone give way, but the Angelick Lightning even pierc'd the Stony Hearts of the Soldiers,
And farther, such was the Power of our Lord's Resurrection, that it not only made the Stone give Way, but the Angelical Lightning even pierced the Stony Hearts of the Soldiers,
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but they, resolving to persist in their Iniquity, and to render it safe and unquestionable by a new Crime, (to strengthen their impotent ineffective Malice) betake themselves to Money, the usual Aqua vitae, as one calls it, of fainting causes; with this they hire the Soldiers to tell a most incredible Lye, viz. That the Disciples came by night,
but they, resolving to persist in their Iniquity, and to render it safe and unquestionable by a new Crime, (to strengthen their impotent ineffective Malice) betake themselves to Money, the usual Aqua vitae, as one calls it, of fainting Causes; with this they hire the Soldiers to tell a most incredible Lie, viz. That the Disciples Come by night,
This Historical Account, which our Evangelist gives of this Matter, is sufficiently confirm'd by other Historians of unquestionable Credit, as we shall see hereafter.
This Historical Account, which our Evangelist gives of this Matter, is sufficiently confirmed by other Historians of unquestionable Credit, as we shall see hereafter.
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But at present, that we may see more distinctly what inveterate Malice, and slavish Avarice, when Covenanted together can do, our Inquest shall be accountable for these Four Things. I.
But At present, that we may see more distinctly what inveterate Malice, and slavish Avarice, when Covenanted together can do, our Inquest shall be accountable for these Four Things. I.
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It was given to baffle the clearest Evidence of Christ's Resurrection; it was receiv'd to bear false Witness against a most apparent and undisguis'd Truth:
It was given to baffle the Clearest Evidence of Christ's Resurrection; it was received to bear false Witness against a most apparent and undisguised Truth:
A Lye most Ʋngratefully Wicked, carry'd on by Suborning Witnesses with the price of Iniquity, against Him who had purchased their Redemption with the price of his Blood.
A Lie most Ʋngratefully Wicked, carried on by Suborning Witnesses with the price of Iniquity, against Him who had purchased their Redemption with the price of his Blood.
A Lye most notoriously Impudent, made by those who gave the Money, and known to be so by those who receiv'd it, being hired to contradict their own Depositions,
A Lie most notoriously Impudent, made by those who gave the Money, and known to be so by those who received it, being hired to contradict their own Depositions,
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But withal, one of the grossest and worst-contriv'd Lyes that ever was made, wherein the Father of Lyes, according to his Custom, withdrew his politick Influence, and left his wretched Agents to their own Infatuations.
But withal, one of the Grossest and worst-contrived Lies that ever was made, wherein the Father of Lies, according to his Custom, withdrew his politic Influence, and left his wretched Agents to their own Infatuations.
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But (waving these, and a Thousand more gross Improbabilities) Who saw the Disciples do this? or how do the Guard know it was so? — Why, we are told that all this was done while they slept: O stulta Insania!
But (waving these, and a Thousand more gross Improbabilities) Who saw the Disciples do this? or how do the Guard know it was so? — Why, we Are told that all this was done while they slept: Oh stulta Insania!
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That no Cause is so just, no Truth so evident, but will sometime or other be assaulted by Malice, and contradicted for Money. If the Innocence of the Holy JESƲS cou'd not protect him,
That no Cause is so just, no Truth so evident, but will sometime or other be assaulted by Malice, and contradicted for Money. If the Innocence of the Holy JESƲS could not Pact him,
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It is God's Goodness to us of this Nation, that poor persecuted Righteousness has juster Cities of Refuge to flee unto than Jerusalem. That City and her Courts were stain'd with the Blood, the innocent Blood of many of the Prophets,
It is God's goodness to us of this nation, that poor persecuted Righteousness has juster Cities of Refuge to flee unto than Jerusalem. That city and her Courts were stained with the Blood, the innocent Blood of many of the prophets,
but since his gracious Compassion to our Infirmities has plac'd us in a Land of Truth and Justice, we shou'd enter into his Gates of Judgment with Thanksgiving, as well as into the Courts of Sanctuary with Praise; we shou'd always be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name.
but since his gracious Compassion to our Infirmities has placed us in a Land of Truth and justice, we should enter into his Gates of Judgement with Thanksgiving, as well as into the Courts of Sanctuary with Praise; we should always be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name.
Who they were that gave and receiv'd this Money? The Givers were no worse (I mean, no less Men, for worse there cou'd not be) than the Chief Priests, assembled with the Elders;
Who they were that gave and received this Money? The Givers were no Worse (I mean, no less Men, for Worse there could not be) than the Chief Priests, assembled with the Elders;
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and Scribes, with Seventy of the Elders or Judges of Israel, shou'd all shuffle and conspire to buy a Lye, and that immediately after they had sanctify'd the Sabbath, nay,
and Scribes, with Seventy of the Elders or Judges of Israel, should all shuffle and conspire to buy a Lie, and that immediately After they had sanctified the Sabbath, nay,
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that they who shou'd have been the publick Advocates of Truth and Righteousness, shou'd be Mendacii Sponsores, the Betrothers of an impudent Calumny;
that they who should have been the public Advocates of Truth and Righteousness, should be Mendaciously Sponsores, the Betrothers of an impudent Calumny;
that that Court which for its Authority, for some time pretended Power over their Kings, and for its Religious Reputation was by their Rabbins call'd The Prop of true Doctrine;
that that Court which for its authority, for Some time pretended Power over their Kings, and for its Religious Reputation was by their Rabbis called The Prop of true Doctrine;
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And it is observ'd of them, that they wou'd stake down their whole Religion to serve an Interest, a Turn, or a Lust: They were Conscientious in nothing but outward Rites;
And it is observed of them, that they would stake down their Whole Religion to serve an Interest, a Turn, or a Lust: They were Conscientious in nothing but outward Rites;
These base, inglorious Practices were the dreadful Symptoms of an impending Ruine, which always first appear in slavish Minds: Their Iniquity was well-nigh grown to the full; for so truly Diabolical were they in their Practices, that they rejoyced in Iniquity. When the Accursed Traytor Judas commun'd with 'em,
These base, inglorious Practices were the dreadful Symptoms of an impending Ruin, which always First appear in slavish Minds: Their Iniquity was well-nigh grown to the full; for so truly Diabolical were they in their Practices, that they rejoiced in Iniquity. When the Accursed Traitor Judas communed with they,
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And here I cannot but observe, to the Eternal Reproach of these Jewish Zealots, and all such Hypocritical Workers of Iniquity, a generous Instance of Justice in the brave old Romans, in the case of Pyrrhus, related thus by Cicero; There was a Fugitive that made a Proposal to the Senate for the Poysoning and Dispatching of Pyrrhus; but the Senate and Fabricius deliver'd up the Traytor to his Master.
And Here I cannot but observe, to the Eternal Reproach of these Jewish Zealots, and all such Hypocritical Workers of Iniquity, a generous Instance of justice in the brave old Roman, in the case of Phyrrhus, related thus by Cicero; There was a Fugitive that made a Proposal to the Senate for the Poisoning and Dispatching of Phyrrhus; but the Senate and Fabricius Delivered up the Traitor to his Master.
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But so base and ignoble are these Jewish Senates, that they embrace and encourage a most perfidious Traytor against the Prince of Peace, and not only give Money to betray him to Death, but to murder the Fame of his Resurrection to Life.
But so base and ignoble Are these Jewish Senates, that they embrace and encourage a most perfidious Traitor against the Prince of Peace, and not only give Money to betray him to Death, but to murder the Fame of his Resurrection to Life.
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Let us now examine the Receivers of that, and the Reporters of this. These were some of the Common Soldiers in the Roman Garrison, Men of desperate Fortunes,
Let us now examine the Receivers of that, and the Reporters of this. These were Some of the Common Soldiers in the Roman Garrison, Men of desperate Fortune's,
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Now 'tis no wonder that such common Mercenaries shou'd be debauch'd, when the Lustfull Senators make their Court to 'em, with their Right-hands full of Gifts.
Now it's no wonder that such Common Mercenaries should be debauched, when the Lustful Senators make their Court to they, with their Right-hands full of Gifts.
They knew they were but the open Instruments of their Secret Malice, and they were secur'd of Indemnity in case they were call'd to Account for their slothful Negligence, or deserting their Post; for thus their Warrant runs;
They knew they were but the open Instruments of their Secret Malice, and they were secured of Indemnity in case they were called to Account for their slothful Negligence, or deserting their Post; for thus their Warrant runs;
So have we known some Knights of the Post, when their Pardon has been secur'd before-hand, make wonderful Discoveries and Confessions of Treason, which they were never guilty of, only with a wicked Design to accuse others as their Accomplices, and betray innocent Blood.
So have we known Some Knights of the Post, when their Pardon has been secured beforehand, make wondered Discoveries and Confessions of Treason, which they were never guilty of, only with a wicked Design to accuse Others as their Accomplices, and betray innocent Blood.
how they shou'd be persuaded to undertake this Drudgery of Lying against a Truth, which had so lately appear'd to 'em in so much Majesty and Glory; a Truth which by its formidable Power, not only made their Hearts to quake, but the Earth to tremble: 'Tis a wonder, I say, that they who, to their utter Confusion and Astonishment, had seen the unweildy Stone remov'd by a resistless Hand, had felt the Earthquake,
how they should be persuaded to undertake this Drudgery of Lying against a Truth, which had so lately appeared to they in so much Majesty and Glory; a Truth which by its formidable Power, not only made their Hearts to quake, but the Earth to tremble: It's a wonder, I say, that they who, to their utter Confusion and Astonishment, had seen the unwieldy Stone removed by a resistless Hand, had felt the Earthquake,
'Tis a Wonder, I say again, how they cou'd be disobedient to the Heavenly Vision, how they cou'd be hired to kick against the Pricks, and to fight against God; when they might justly fear, that he who made the Earth to tremble, might as well make it open its Mouth, and swallow them up:
It's a Wonder, I say again, how they could be disobedient to the Heavenly Vision, how they could be hired to kick against the Pricks, and to fight against God; when they might justly Fear, that he who made the Earth to tremble, might as well make it open its Mouth, and swallow them up:
But, such is is the Levity of Mercenary Soldiers, and such the prevailing Power of Money, that it will attempt any thing; not only to take Towns without Force, and defeat Armies with a Flying Story, but even to change the Truth of God into a Lye:
But, such is is the Levity of Mercenary Soldiers, and such the prevailing Power of Money, that it will attempt any thing; not only to take Towns without Force, and defeat Armies with a Flying Story, but even to change the Truth of God into a Lie:
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and countenan'd it by their Authority, and spread it per organum Militaris Levitalis, made the Levity and Inconstancy of the Soldiers the Trumpet of their spiteful Invention.
and countenaned it by their authority, and spread it per organum Militaris Levitalis, made the Levity and Inconstancy of the Soldiers the Trumpet of their spiteful Invention.
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It was by the same means of Money and Authority that Balak and his Princes prevail'd in some measure with the blinded Peophet against the Word of Truth; and,
It was by the same means of Money and authority that Balak and his Princes prevailed in Some measure with the blinded Prophet against the Word of Truth; and,
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for, as the aforesaid Prelate excellently observes, Though a Judge be never so honestly minded, never so zealous of the Truth, never so careful to do Right,
for, as the aforesaid Prelate excellently observes, Though a Judge be never so honestly minded, never so zealous of the Truth, never so careful to do Right,
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And no wonder, that it shou'd prove such an Enemy to Truth, when, for the Corruption of Mankind, the Father of Lyes is made the grand Administrator of it,
And no wonder, that it should prove such an Enemy to Truth, when, for the Corruption of Mankind, the Father of Lies is made the grand Administrator of it,
The Infection is Epidemical, from the lowest to the highest; from the Atheist to the Religious Zealot, we find some tainted with the impious Contagion;
The Infection is Epidemical, from the lowest to the highest; from the Atheist to the Religious Zealot, we find Some tainted with the impious Contagion;
The Accursed Thing is not only to be found in Achan 's Tent, but in the Camp of Saul; nor is the Prophet's Servant Gehazi only vitiated with this Leprosie,
The Accursed Thing is not only to be found in achan is Tent, but in the Camp of Saul; nor is the Prophet's Servant Gehazi only vitiated with this Leprosy,
But I need not produce these lesser Instances of corrupt Practices wrought by Money, when this was the Reward that was taken against the Innocent; this was the tempting Fruit, which the Serpentine Senators made use of to destroy our Faith in the Second Adam; this was the Silver Hook wherewith they drew in the greedy Soldiers to execute their wicked Project;
But I need not produce these lesser Instances of corrupt Practices wrought by Money, when this was the Reward that was taken against the Innocent; this was the tempting Fruit, which the Serpentine Senators made use of to destroy our Faith in the Second Adam; this was the Silver Hook wherewith they drew in the greedy Soldiers to execute their wicked Project;
I shall not throw in that aggravating Observation which some Expositors with probability enough make, that this Subornation was accompany'd with Sacrilege, reck'ning that this Covenant was made with Money dedicated to pious Uses,
I shall not throw in that aggravating Observation which Some Expositors with probability enough make, that this Subornation was accompanied with Sacrilege, reckoning that this Covenant was made with Money dedicated to pious Uses,
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for so our Evangelist tells us, that when they had taken Council, they gave large Money unto the Soldiers, NONLATINALPHABET, Money sufficient to satisfie them all to carry on the Design without Scruple;
for so our Evangelist tells us, that when they had taken Council, they gave large Money unto the Soldiers,, Money sufficient to satisfy them all to carry on the Design without Scruple;
But here it is worth observing, how much this Caballing Assembly gave for a Lye, and how little for the Lord of Truth, when they purchas'd him of the Traytor.
But Here it is worth observing, how much this Caballing Assembly gave for a Lie, and how little for the Lord of Truth, when they purchased him of the Traitor.
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That of all the various Inducements wherewith the wicked World aboundeth, to discredit Truth, and pervert Justice, there is none so prevalent and effectual as Money: All the Wit of Men,
That of all the various Inducements wherewith the wicked World Aboundeth, to discredit Truth, and pervert justice, there is none so prevalent and effectual as Money: All the Wit of Men,
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and Malice of Devils cou'd not here find out such another Expedient. There are indeed other Tools which the Workers of Iniquity make considerable use of;
and Malice of Devils could not Here find out such Another Expedient. There Are indeed other Tools which the Workers of Iniquity make considerable use of;
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But tho' Men be mischievous and wicked enough of themselves, yet are there even in corrupt Nature such Impressions of the common Principles of Truth and Justice, that Men would not often tell a Lye gratis, nor do an ill thing for nothing; Thousands of ill Designs,
But though Men be mischievous and wicked enough of themselves, yet Are there even in corrupt Nature such Impressions of the Common Principles of Truth and justice, that Men would not often tell a Lie gratis, nor do an ill thing for nothing; Thousands of ill Designs,
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Hence particularly arise that mischievous Pair, which conspire to propagate Falshood, Subornation, and Perjury; the Cry of both which is heard in this Covenant; the former is notorious, and the latter plainly imply'd;
Hence particularly arise that mischievous Pair, which conspire to propagate Falsehood, Subornation, and Perjury; the Cry of both which is herd in this Covenant; the former is notorious, and the latter plainly implied;
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for what the Watch discover'd and declar'd before the Chief Priests, and was afterwards debated in Council before the whole Sanhedrim, can, I think, be interpreted no less than Depositions upon Oath, being given before the Highest Court of Judicature among the Jews; and therefore their subsequent Covenant to contradict what they had said, seems to have all the Formalities of Perjury.
for what the Watch discovered and declared before the Chief Priests, and was afterwards debated in Council before the Whole Sanhedrim, can, I think, be interpreted no less than Depositions upon Oath, being given before the Highest Court of Judicature among the jews; and Therefore their subsequent Covenant to contradict what they had said, seems to have all the Formalities of Perjury.
I will say no more, but since the Coveting after That betray'd the Christ of God, let it not be once named among us, as becometh Christians. I now proceed to the
I will say no more, but since the Coveting After That betrayed the christ of God, let it not be once nam among us, as Becometh Christians. I now proceed to the
And here, it seems, these Mercenary Slaves, these Obsequious, Officious Lyars, tho' they were false to God and Conscience, yet they were true to the Treacherous Covenant, and faithful Servants to the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness;
And Here, it seems, these Mercenary Slaves, these Obsequious, Officious Liars, though they were false to God and Conscience, yet they were true to the Treacherous Covenant, and faithful Servants to the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness;
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They that put the Money in their Hands put the Words into their Mouths; such Words as were indeed hard to be swallow'd and digested, being an Indictment and Accusation against themselves, in which,
They that put the Money in their Hands put the Words into their Mouths; such Words as were indeed hard to be swallowed and digested, being an Indictment and Accusation against themselves, in which,
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for the stoll'n Body; and the Roman Officers, who were severe Exacters of Military Discipline, wou'd infallibly have made the sleepy Watch Examples for neglecting their Post:
for the stolen Body; and the Roman Officers, who were severe Exacters of Military Discipline, would infallibly have made the sleepy Watch Examples for neglecting their Post:
And by this means, as many as had a mind to be deceiv'd, were deceiv'd with a sottish idle Story, which our Evangelist tells us was commonly reported among the Jews at the time of his Writing the Gospel;
And by this means, as many as had a mind to be deceived, were deceived with a sottish idle Story, which our Evangelist tells us was commonly reported among the jews At the time of his Writing the Gospel;
for which cause God sent them a strong Delusion, says the Apostle, that they shou'd believe a lye, that they might all be damn'd who believ'd not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
for which cause God sent them a strong Delusion, Says the Apostle, that they should believe a lie, that they might all be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
and, notwithstanding the Engagement that was made by the Sanhedrim to persuade him, yet he had so much more Ingenuity than they, that he confesses and declares the whole Intrigue to his Imperial Master Tiberius, in a Letter which is yet extant in the History of the Centuriators, part of which I will here give,
and, notwithstanding the Engagement that was made by the Sanhedrim to persuade him, yet he had so much more Ingenuity than they, that he Confesses and declares the Whole Intrigue to his Imperial Master Tiberius, in a letter which is yet extant in the History of the Centuriators, part of which I will Here give,
And this agrees with the other Interpretation which some give of this Saying which was commonly reported among the Jews, viz. not that the Disciples stole him away,
And this agrees with the other Interpretation which Some give of this Saying which was commonly reported among the jews, viz. not that the Disciples stole him away,
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That tho' Innocence may be arraign'd, and Truth sully'd for a season, by prosperous Deceits and Conspiracies, yet a Lying Tongue, and bought Evidence, is but for a Moment.
That though Innocence may be arraigned, and Truth sullied for a season, by prosperous Deceits and Conspiracies, yet a Lying Tongue, and bought Evidence, is but for a Moment.
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And certainly if the Vanity and Danger of this thing were well consider'd, how these evil Instruments do in the End prove Bruta fulmina, insignificant Flashes,
And Certainly if the Vanity and Danger of this thing were well considered, how these evil Instruments do in the End prove Bruta Thunderbolts, insignificant Flashes,
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However, resistless Death (which comes posting on) cannot be brib'd, nor the last Judgment corrupted. All Disguises and Vizards shall then be pluck'd off,
However, resistless Death (which comes posting on) cannot be bribed, nor the last Judgement corrupted. All Disguises and Vizards shall then be plucked off,
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and both Truth and Falshood appear in their proper Colours. All Wicked Conspiracies shall be detected, Lyes confounded, Malice and Envy arraign'd and condemn'd,
and both Truth and Falsehood appear in their proper Colours. All Wicked Conspiracies shall be detected, Lies confounded, Malice and Envy arraigned and condemned,
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St. John has shew'd them their Place, and Portion, and wretched Partners, Rev. 22. 15. declaring that whosoever loveth and maketh a lye, shall not enter in thro' the gates into the heavenly City,
Saint John has showed them their Place, and Portion, and wretched Partners, Rev. 22. 15. declaring that whosoever loves and makes a lie, shall not enter in through the gates into the heavenly city,
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is there any proportion betwixt White or Yellow Earth, and a Celestial Life? Can you purchase an Inheritance incorruptible with that which Rust corrupteth? or the Rewards of Righteousness with the Price of Iniquity? Can you procure Indulgencies in Hell for Money? or repeal an irreversible Sentence? or commute for infinite Punishments? or even in this Life, Will ill-gotten Wealth purchase Peace of Mind,
is there any proportion betwixt White or Yellow Earth, and a Celestial Life? Can you purchase an Inheritance incorruptible with that which Rust corrupteth? or the Rewards of Righteousness with the Price of Iniquity? Can you procure Indulgences in Hell for Money? or repeal an irreversible Sentence? or commute for infinite Punishments? or even in this Life, Will ill-gotten Wealth purchase Peace of Mind,
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Think then, think, foolish Wretch, what a sorry Bargain thou art making, when thou art hiring thy self to do mischief by telling a Lye, swearing falsely, and the like.
Think then, think, foolish Wretch, what a sorry Bargain thou art making, when thou art hiring thy self to do mischief by telling a Lie, swearing falsely, and the like.
remember the dangerous Hook before you swallow the Bait; consider the Curse before you pluck the forbidden Fruit; tho' the Serpent encircling the Branches appear with Silver Scales, yet he carries a deadly Sting: and this sure will check thy heaving Inclinations.
Remember the dangerous Hook before you swallow the Bait; Consider the Curse before you pluck the forbidden Fruit; though the Serpent encircling the Branches appear with Silver Scales, yet he carries a deadly Sting: and this sure will check thy heaving Inclinations.
Finally, I exhort that we all seriously consider the Desolation which befel the Jewish Church and State for their harden'd Malice and smister Practices, that the Judgments which befel them may be a Warning to this Land,
Finally, I exhort that we all seriously Consider the Desolation which befell the Jewish Church and State for their hardened Malice and smister Practices, that the Judgments which befell them may be a Warning to this Land,
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If we that profess our Faith in Christ's Resurrection, imitate the Wickedness and Treachery of those Murderers, whose Malice pursu'd him beyond the Grave, What is,
If we that profess our Faith in Christ's Resurrection, imitate the Wickedness and Treachery of those Murderers, whose Malice pursued him beyond the Grave, What is,
if this be not, to Crucifie the son of God afresh? If our Inclinations and Customs be so Mercenary, what are we better than the Jews who worshipped the Golden Calves? Our Covetousness, as Christians, is as gross Idolatry as theirs.
if this be not, to Crucify the son of God afresh? If our Inclinations and Customs be so Mercenary, what Are we better than the jews who worshipped the Golden Calves? Our Covetousness, as Christians, is as gross Idolatry as theirs.
how little do many Men of unclean Hands now-a-days consider why that Congregation of Hypocrites was so miserably made Desolate, and how Fire consum'd those Tabernacles of Bribery!
how little do many Men of unclean Hands nowadays Consider why that Congregation of Hypocrites was so miserably made Desolate, and how Fire consumed those Tabernacles of Bribery!
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How little do they now think of, or regard what the Lord God of Israel says, There is an Accursed Thing in the midst of thee O Israel: Thou canst not stand before thine Enemies,
How little do they now think of, or regard what the Lord God of Israel Says, There is an Accursed Thing in the midst of thee Oh Israel: Thou Canst not stand before thine Enemies,
But — since the King by Judgment is now establishing the Land, what have we more to do? but with fervency unite our Prayers to God, by whom Kings reign, and the Judges of the Earth decree Justice, That it may please him to bless and keep-the Magistrates, giving them Grace to execute Justice, and maintain Truth, as it is in Jesus,
But — since the King by Judgement is now establishing the Land, what have we more to do? but with fervency unite our Prayers to God, by whom Kings Reign, and the Judges of the Earth Decree justice, That it may please him to bless and keep-the Magistrates, giving them Grace to execute justice, and maintain Truth, as it is in jesus,
